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Sonoma

California, United States · North America

About Sonoma

Sonoma is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Temelec, 45km from Point Reyes National Seashore.

Sonoma is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 11,037, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Sonoma sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sonoma to your route.

About Sonoma

Sonoma () is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Sonoma is one of the principal cities of California's Wine Country and the center of the Sonoma Valley AVA. Sonoma's population was 10,739 as of the 2020 census, while the Sonoma urban area

Read more had a population of 31,479. Sonoma is a popular tourist destination, owing to its Californian wineries, noted events like the Sonoma International Film Festival, and its historic center. Sonoma's origins date to 1823, when Padre José Altimira and Giovanni Toscano established Mission San Francisco Solano, under the direction of Governor Luis Antonio Argüello. Following the Mexican secularization of the missions, Californio statesman Mariano G. Vallejo founded Sonoma on the former mission's lands in 1835. Sonoma served as the base of General Vallejo's operations until the Bear Flag Revolt in 1846, when American filibusters overthrew the local Mexican government and declared the California Republic, ushering in the American Conquest of California.

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Where is Sonoma located?

Sonoma is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.2919 latitude, -122.4580 longitude.

What is the population of Sonoma?

Sonoma has a population of approximately 11,037 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
11,037
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.2919, -122.4580

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Sonoma

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Sonoma Raceway

A challenging road course set among the rolling hills of California wine country, hosting NASCAR and IndyCar events.

15 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Napa Valley

America's most celebrated wine region with over 400 wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants, hot-air balloon rides, and the scenic Silverado Trail.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Point Reyes National Seashore

A windswept peninsula north of San Francisco with dramatic sea cliffs, a historic lighthouse, elk herds, and pristine beaches.

45 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Muir Woods National Monument

An ancient old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, offering peaceful trails beneath towering thousand-year-old trees.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

52 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

53 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Sonoma

  • 53 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.
  • 80 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

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